"He's got a winning mentality too. He knows what it takes to succeed at the very highest level. He did it as a player and he was very successful in his spell at Chelsea too with Carlo Ancelotti. The gaffer has already spoken about instilling that winning mentality - and Ray will definitely help with that."

A positive addition for both Sherwood and the players

Bringing in Wilkins as number two may prove a masterstroke for Tim Sherwood on more than one level.

While his experience at bigger clubs is likely to have a positive impact on the players at the club as he uses that knowledge to help them develop in training in beyond.

However, he is also likely to proven useful to Sherwood himself as well. The former Spurs man is still relatively new to the management game having only managed both Tottenham and Villa for half a season each, so Wilkins experience will prove beneficial to him also.

Sean Lunt

Sean Lunt is a Journalism and Spanish graduate with a passion for football. As an avid Everton fan he has survived the Walter Smith era, enjoyed the resurgence under David Moyes and is now wholly embracing the Spanish revolution with Roberto Martinez. Away from Everton he follows the rest of the football league and has a particular interest in La Liga.